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V608 MUY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,200 mi
Last recorded149,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 MUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 146,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 140,991 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 140,991 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 140,427 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 139,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 137,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 135,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 132,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 126,302 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 126,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,706 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 97,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,115 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 76,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,349 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V608 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V608 MUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V608 MUY registered?

V608 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V608 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V608 MUY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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